Open AccessSupporting Transgender and Nonbinary Residents
Author(s) -
Jamie D. Weinand,
Elizabeth P. Ehlinger,
James Conniff,
Ronni Hayon,
Elizabeth Kvach
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
transgender health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.242
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 2688-4887
pISSN - 2380-193X
DOI - 10.1089/trgh.2018.0074
Subject(s) - transgender , gender identity , medical education , psychology , identity (music) , health insurance , health care , family medicine , nursing , medicine , social psychology , political science , psychoanalysis , law , physics , acoustics
Transgender and gender nonbinary (TGNB) individuals experience challenges while applying for and completing residency, although limited research exists. An academic panel reviewed best practices for residency programs who interview and match TGNB residents. Program leadership should identify and utilize the affirming name and pronouns for all applicants, not ask gender identity during an interview unless self-disclosed, and ensure that health insurance covers transition care. Programs should proactively educate all residents, faculty, and staff on knowledge gaps regarding transgender health regardless of the presence of TGNB residents. Future studies are necessary regarding experiences of TGNB residents to investigate their specific needs.